Explore the Family Name Opel
The meaning of Opel
German (Saxony): from a short form of the personal name Albert or Adalbert. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Fritz, Gerhard, Inge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Opel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Opel has experienced minor fluctuations in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Opel was ranked as the 26,292nd most popular surname, a ranking that slightly decreased to 26,391 in 2010, marking a marginal change of -0.38%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 874 in 2000 to 925 in 2010, signifying a growth of 5.84%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight decrease from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, a change of -3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,292 | #26,391 | -0.38% |
| Count | 874 | 925 | 5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Opel
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts among those with the surname Opel between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group remained those identifying as White, though it decreased from 96.68% in 2000 to 94.70% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went down to 0%, while those self-identifying as Black made up 1.19% in 2010. A significant increase was observed in the Hispanic demographic, rising from 0.69% to 1.30%. Lastly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races grew by 26.28%, reaching 1.73% in 2010. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.7% | -2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.73% | 26.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.3% | 88.41% |
| Black | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |